Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements
Infant
| 10. Cognitive & Manipulative And Science & Nature | |||||
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| 1 or 2 | 3 | 4 or 5 | |||
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Meets Expectations | Exceeds Expectations | |||
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Materials are not available for rotation Cognitive and manipulative materials are not accessible Materials are not responsive to the developmental needs of the children | Three or more different types of cognitive and manipulative materials are accessible Science and nature materials that are responsive to the developmental needs of the children are accessible Two complete toys for each child enrolled are accessible | One planned and/or documented cause and effect learning experience offered weekly Opportunities to experience natural objects Three or more science and nature equipment and/or materials that are responsive to the developmental needs of the children are accessible | ||